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In the previous blog post, I discussed the most common causes of tendonitis<\/u><\/a>. Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that causes pain, tenderness, and mild swelling. Overuse and repetitive movements are often the culprit, whether those movements involve lifting objects overhead, throwing a baseball, swimming, playing golf, running, painting the ceiling, or yard work.<\/p>\n

Of course, injuries, accidents, and different types of trauma can also cause tendonitis. Some areas of the tendon that are farthest from the blood supply don\u2019t get enough oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to inflammation. Tendonitis becomes more common as you age and can turn into more serious conditions if left untreated.<\/p>\n

Proper Diagnosis Comes First<\/strong><\/p>\n

The last thing you want to do is treat the symptoms with pain medication. You may experience temporary relief, but you won\u2019t fix the problem at the source. In extreme cases, temporary use of pain medication might be necessary. But fixing the problem begins with proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Proper diagnosis of tendonitis starts with a thorough physical examination and discussion about your health history. At Natural Healthcare Center, we\u2019ll observe joint movement and provide a hands-on assessment. We\u2019ll discuss what types of activities you perform at work and in your personal time. We\u2019ll find out when the pain started, when you feel the pain, what type of pain you\u2019re experiencing, and the severity of the pain.<\/p>\n

Depending on what we learn during this examination and discussion, we may recommend additional testing to confirm our diagnosis, rule out certain conditions, or determine what other physical or nutritional issues could be affecting your health. This could include blood tests and diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, ultrasound, or MRI.<\/p>\n

Your Personalized Treatment Plan for Tendonitis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once we\u2019ve diagnosed tendonitis and pinpointed the root cause, we\u2019ll develop a personalized treatment plan that\u2019s tailored to your physical condition, the location and severity of the tendonitis, and any other health issues that could be related to you condition.<\/p>\n

For minor cases of tendonitis, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are often enough to allow the inflammation to subside while eliminating or substantially reducing the pain. For more severe cases of tendonitis, especially for those who have been injured or avoided treatment until the pain became unbearable, a more comprehensive treatment plan will likely be necessary. This could and often does include multiple modalities to deliver the best possible outcome for the patient.<\/p>\n